1992 Ford Explorer Rear Diff Fluid

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NORMAN92
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i have a 1992 ford explore 4x4 The rear differential is leaking a little oil and I want to check the fluid level but can not find a filler plug on rearend any where. can you tell me how I check the fluid and fill the rearend with oil if needed

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Mar 1, 2006 at 11:33 AM
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JPAM
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it looks like your filler plug is located in front of diff. see pic in link.. hope ths helps
Mar 1, 2006 at 3:39 PM
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NORMAN92
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thank you for the help found the plug overlooked it the frist time I was looking
Mar 6, 2006 at 2:26 PM
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JPAM
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any time... so was it located in front?
Mar 7, 2006 at 5:16 PM
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Locate the rear differential filler plug on the front of the differential. Remove it to check the fluid level and add oil if the level is low because of the small leak.

Conversation Summary

A 1992 Ford Explorer 4x4 owner had a small rear differential oil leak and could not find the filler plug. An expert said the plug is on the front of the differential. The owner later confirmed the plug was there and had been overlooked.

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